Impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution for flotation machine

By optimizing bubble distribution and automatically cleaning impurities in the impeller assembly, the problems of uneven bubble distribution and impurity accumulation in the flotation machine are solved, improving flotation efficiency and recovery rate while reducing maintenance costs.

CN121244409APending Publication Date: 2026-01-02CHINA THIRD METALLURGICAL GRP
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Application Number
CN202511730931.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-24
Publication Date
2026-01-02

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Technical Problem

Existing flotation machines have shortcomings in terms of uneven bubble distribution and accumulation of impurities inside the equipment, which affect flotation efficiency and recovery rate, especially when processing complex minerals or low-grade ores.

Method used

An impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution in a flotation machine was designed. By setting multiple blades in a circular array and driving the blades to rotate locally through an adjusting component, the bubble distribution is optimized. At the same time, a cleaning component including a second motor, a pusher plate, and a collection hopper is used to automatically clean impurities inside the equipment.

Benefits of technology

It achieves uniform distribution of bubbles in the storage tank, increases the contact opportunities between mineral particles and bubbles, improves flotation efficiency and recovery rate, and reduces equipment maintenance costs and extends equipment life through automated cleaning.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution for a flotation machine, and relates to the technical field of flotation machines, in particular to the impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution for the flotation machine, which comprises a storage barrel and a cleaning piece, a fixing frame is fixedly mounted at the upper end of the storage barrel, a guide block is fixedly mounted on the fixing frame, and a rotating piece is mounted on the guide block; the rotating part comprises a mounting box and a plurality of blades; the plurality of blades are arranged in the annular array, each blade is driven by the adjusting piece to locally rotate, and the inclination angle of the blades is synchronously adjusted, so that the optimization of bubble distribution is realized. In the flotation process, air can be sheared into fine bubbles through rotation of the blades, and the bubbles are evenly distributed in the storage barrel by adjusting the angles of the blades. By means of the optimized bubble distribution mode, the contact opportunity of the mineral particles and the bubbles can be remarkably improved, the mineral particles can be attached to the surfaces of the bubbles more easily, and therefore the flotation efficiency and the recovery rate are improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of flotation machines, in particular to a impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution of a flotation machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the field of mineral flotation, flotation machines, as the core equipment, undertake the key task of separating and extracting useful minerals from ores. With the continuous expansion of mining scale and the increasing of ore processing capacity, flotation machines are always in a high-intensity continuous operation state, which puts higher requirements on the performance of flotation machines. The existing patent technology (CN119634061B) discloses a high-efficiency sorting circular flotation machine. The flotation machine is provided with a cleaning brush. When the discharge plate rotates to the horizontal state, the discharge plate is driven by the cleaning brush from the bottom to wipe the side of the discharge plate that pushes the foam, thereby wiping and dripping the sticky material to the inside of the storage cylinder, so as to keep the discharge plate outer wall clean during the flotation process and improve the quality of flotation.

[0003] However, this technical solution mainly focuses on the cleaning of the discharge plate, and has not involved the optimization of bubble distribution in the flotation process. In the flotation process, the distribution of bubbles has a crucial influence on the flotation effect. Uneven distribution of bubbles will lead to uneven contact opportunities between mineral particles and bubbles, thereby affecting the flotation efficiency and recovery rate. In the existing technology, although bubbles can be generated by stirring and air injection, the size, distribution density and combination effect of bubbles with mineral particles still need to be optimized. Especially when dealing with complex minerals or low-grade ores, the problem of uneven bubble distribution is more prominent, which leads to unsatisfactory flotation effect and affects the efficient use of mineral resources. In addition, during the long-term operation of the existing flotation machine, impurities are easily accumulated inside the equipment, which will affect the generation and distribution of bubbles, thereby reducing the flotation efficiency. Therefore, how to optimize the bubble distribution in the flotation process while effectively cleaning the impurities inside the equipment has become a technical problem to be solved. SUMMARY

[0004] (I) Technical problems solved In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the present application provides a impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution of a flotation machine, which solves the problems raised in the background art.

[0005] (II) Technical solutions In order to achieve the above object, the present application is realized by the following technical scheme: The impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution of the flotation machine comprises a storage barrel, a cleaning piece, the upper end of the storage barrel is fixedly installed with a fixing frame, the fixing frame is fixedly installed with a guide block, and the guide block is installed with a rotating piece; the rotating piece comprises a mounting box and a plurality of blades, each blade is arranged in an annular array and is rotatably installed on the annular side wall of the mounting box; an adjusting piece is installed in the mounting box, the adjusting piece is in transmission connection with each blade, the adjusting piece drives local rotation of each blade, and each blade synchronously adjusts the inclination angle; the cleaning piece comprises a second motor, a push plate and a collecting hopper, the second motor is fixedly installed on the fixing frame, a circumferential guide groove is formed in the outer side wall of the guide block, the push plate is slidably installed in the guide groove of the guide block, and the collecting hopper is inserted on the top side wall of the storage barrel; the second motor is in transmission connection with the push plate, the second motor drives rotation of the push plate, and the lower edge of the push plate abuts against the upper opening of the collecting hopper in the rotation process.

[0006] Optionally, the rotating piece further comprises a first motor and a rotating shaft, the first motor is fixedly installed on the guide block, the rotating shaft penetrates through the guide block in the longitudinal direction and is rotatably installed, and the first motor is in transmission connection with the rotating shaft, and the first motor drives rotation of the rotating shaft.

[0007] Optionally, the adjusting piece comprises a third motor and a fixed plate, the fixed plate is fixedly installed in the mounting box, the third motor is fixedly installed on the fixed plate, the third motor is in transmission connection with each blade, the third motor drives local rotation of each blade, and each blade synchronously adjusts the inclination angle.

[0008] Optionally, the end of the blade is fixedly installed with a second bevel gear; the adjusting piece further comprises a worm, a worm gear, a rotating shaft and a first bevel gear, one end of the worm is fixedly connected with the output shaft end of the third motor in the coaxial direction, the other end of the worm is rotatably installed on the inner side wall of the mounting box; the rotating shaft penetrates through the fixed plate in the longitudinal direction and is rotatably connected, the worm gear is sleeved on the upper end of the rotating shaft and is fixedly installed, the worm is in meshing connection with the worm gear, the first bevel gear is sleeved on the lower end of the rotating shaft and is fixedly installed, and the first bevel gear is in meshing connection with the second bevel gear on each blade.

[0009] Optionally, the cleaning piece further comprises a first gear, a toothed ring and a fixed ring, the first gear is fixedly installed on the output shaft end of the second motor, the toothed ring and the fixed ring are both sleeved on the outer side wall of the guide block, and the guide block is rotatably connected with the toothed ring and the fixed ring respectively, and the toothed ring is fixedly connected with the fixed ring.

[0010] Optionally, the outer side wall of the fixed ring is fixedly connected with a rotating frame, the push plate is longitudinally slidably installed on the rotating frame, the rotating frame is fixedly installed with a scraper, the lower edge of the scraper is in abutment with one side wall of the push plate, and the scraper scrapes the outer side wall of the push plate in the lifting process.

[0011] Optionally, one end of the push plate is fixedly connected with a protruding block, the protruding block is inserted into the guide groove of the guide block, and the protruding block is slidably installed with the guide block through the guide groove.

[0012] Optionally, the lower end inner side wall of the storage barrel is fixedly installed with a grid, the grid is below the blade, and the grid is used for dividing the airflow.

[0013] Optionally, the lower end side wall of the storage barrel is fixedly installed with an air inlet pipe and a liquid inlet pipe respectively, and the storage barrel is in communication with the air inlet pipe and the liquid inlet pipe respectively.

[0014] Optionally, the top side wall of the storage barrel is fixedly installed with a discharge pipe, and the storage barrel is in communication with the discharge pipe.

[0015] (Three) beneficial effects The present application provides a floating machine with an optimized bubble distribution impeller assembly, which has the following beneficial effects: 1、The present application sets multiple blades in a ring array, and drives local rotation of each blade through an adjusting piece to synchronously adjust the inclination angle of the blade, thereby realizing optimization of bubble distribution. In the flotation process, the rotation of the blade can shear air into fine bubbles, and by adjusting the angle of the blade, the bubbles are evenly distributed in the storage barrel. This optimized bubble distribution can significantly improve the contact opportunity between mineral particles and bubbles, making it easier for mineral particles to adhere to the surface of the bubbles, thereby improving the flotation efficiency and recovery rate. In addition, by adjusting the angle of the blade, the size and distribution density of the bubbles can be flexibly adjusted according to different mineral characteristics and flotation process requirements, further optimizing the flotation effect.

[0016] 2、The cleaning piece of the present application comprises a second motor, a push plate and a collecting hopper, the push plate is driven to rotate by the second motor, the lower edge of the push plate abuts against the upper opening of the collecting hopper in the rotating process, and the bubbles above the liquid surface can be pushed to the discharge pipe for discharge. At the same time, the push plate will automatically move upward in the rotating process, and move out of the liquid surface by a certain height, at this time, the scraper will clean the impurities adhered to the surface of the push plate, and the cleaned impurities fall into the collecting hopper for collection. This cleaning method not only can effectively remove the impurities in the equipment, avoid the impurities re-entering the equipment, but also can ensure that the bubble generation process under the liquid surface is not disturbed in the cleaning process, maintain the integrity of the bubbles and the stability of the foam layer, so as to ensure the flotation efficiency. Through this automatic cleaning mechanism, the equipment maintenance cost can be significantly reduced, the service life of the equipment can be prolonged, and the high-performance operation of the equipment can be maintained. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or the prior art description will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creating labor on the basis of the provided drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution of the flotation machine of the present application. Figure 2 It is a sectional structure schematic diagram of the storage barrel in the impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution of the flotation machine of the present application. Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the rotating shaft in the impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution of the flotation machine of the present application. Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the rotating frame in the impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution of the flotation machine of the present application. Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the guide block in the impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution of the flotation machine of the present application. Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the mounting box in the impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution of the flotation machine of the present application. Figure 7 It is a sectional structure schematic diagram of the mounting box in the impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution of the flotation machine of the present application. Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the blade in the impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution of the flotation machine of the present application. Figure 9 It is a sectional structure schematic diagram of the push plate in the impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution of the flotation machine of the present application.

[0019] In the figure: 1, storage bucket; 2, air inlet pipe; 3, liquid inlet pipe; 4, discharge pipe; 5, collecting hopper; 6, fixing frame; 7, guide block; 8, first motor; 9, second motor; 10, rotating frame; 11, scraper; 12, push plate; 13, grid; 14, blade; 15, mounting box; 16, rotating shaft; 17, first gear; 18, gear ring; 19, fixed ring; 20, protruding block; 21, straight groove; 22, inclined groove; 23, first bevel gear; 24, second bevel gear; 25, fixed plate; 26, worm gear; 27, third motor; 28, worm. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical solutions of the present application will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings. In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the devices or elements indicated to have a particular orientation, to be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only for the purpose of description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying.

[0021] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrally connected; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9 The present application provides a technical solution: a impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution of a flotation machine, comprising a storage bucket 1 and a cleaning member, the lower end of the side wall of the storage bucket 1 is fixedly provided with an air inlet pipe 2 and a liquid inlet pipe 3, and the storage bucket 1 is in communication with the air inlet pipe 2 and the liquid inlet pipe 3. The top side wall of the storage bucket 1 is fixedly provided with a discharge pipe 4, and the storage bucket 1 is in communication with the discharge pipe 4.

[0023] Among them, the storage bucket 1 provides a closed operation space for flotation, which is a core bearing matrix. The air inlet pipe 2 introduces air into the bucket, providing a source for bubble generation; the liquid inlet pipe 3 inputs ore slurry, which cooperates to provide raw materials for flotation. The mineralized foam is discharged through the discharge pipe 4 to realize the collection of the separated products, and the four cooperate to build a basic process of inputting flotation raw materials, reaction and outputting products.

[0024] The upper end of the storage barrel 1 is fixedly provided with a fixing frame 6, the fixing frame 6 is fixedly provided with a guide block 7, and the guide block 7 is provided with a rotating piece. The rotating piece comprises a mounting box 15 and a plurality of blades 14, each blade 14 is arranged in an annular array and is rotatably mounted on the annular side wall of the mounting box 15. An adjusting piece is mounted in the mounting box 15, the adjusting piece is in transmission connection with each blade 14, the adjusting piece drives partial rotation of each blade 14, and each blade 14 synchronously adjusts an inclination angle.

[0025] The fixing frame 6 at the upper end of the storage barrel 1 provides stable support for the guide block 7, so that the guide block 7 is firmly installed. The guide block 7 bears the rotating piece, so that the rotating piece runs stably. In the rotating piece, the blades 14 around the mounting box 15 are arranged in an annular array and can stir the ore pulp to generate bubbles. The adjusting piece in the mounting box 15 is in transmission with the blades 14, drives the blades 14 to synchronously adjust the angle, adapts to the working condition to optimize the bubble distribution, and improves the mineralization efficiency.

[0026] The cleaning piece comprises a second motor 9, a push plate 12 and a collecting hopper 5. The second motor 9 is fixedly installed on the fixing frame 6, a circumferential guide groove is formed in the outer side wall of the guide block 7, the push plate 12 is slidably installed in the guide groove of the guide block 7, and the collecting hopper 5 is inserted into the top side wall of the storage barrel 1. The second motor 9 is in transmission connection with the push plate 12, the second motor 9 drives the push plate 12 to rotate, and the lower edge of the push plate 12 abuts against the upper opening of the collecting hopper 5 during rotation.

[0027] In the cleaning piece, the fixing frame 6 supports the second motor 9 to ensure that the second motor 9 is stably driven. The second motor 9 drives the push plate 12 to rotate along the guide groove of the guide block 7, and the lower edge of the push plate 12 pushes the liquid surface foam to the discharge pipe 4. When the push plate 12 rotates to the collecting hopper 5, the push plate 12 abuts against the opening of the collecting hopper 5, so that the surface impurities can be scraped into the collecting hopper 5, and the foam pushing and self-cleaning are cooperated.

[0028] Specifically, the rotating piece further comprises a first motor 8 and a rotating shaft 16. The first motor 8 is fixedly installed on the guide block 7, the rotating shaft 16 longitudinally penetrates the guide block 7 and is rotatably installed thereon, and the first motor 8 is in transmission connection with the rotating shaft 16. The first motor 8 drives the rotating shaft 16 to rotate.

[0029] The guide block 7 provides a stable installation basis for the first motor 8, so that the first motor 8 does not deviate during operation. The first motor 8 serves as a power source and is in transmission connection with the rotating shaft 16 longitudinally penetrating the guide block 7, so as to drive the rotating shaft 16 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating shaft 16 drives the mounting box 15 and the blades 14 connected below to rotate synchronously, so as to provide core power for the blades 14 to stir the ore pulp and generate bubbles, and ensure that the basic process of flotation is carried out.

[0030] Specifically, the adjusting member includes a third motor 27 and a fixed plate 25, the fixed plate 25 is fixedly installed in the mounting box 15, the third motor 27 is fixedly installed on the fixed plate 25, the third motor 27 is in transmission connection with each blade 14, the third motor 27 drives each blade 14 to locally rotate, and each blade 14 synchronously adjusts the inclination angle.

[0031] In the adjusting member, the fixed plate 25 is fixed in the mounting box 15, thereby providing a stable mounting carrier for the third motor 27 and guaranteeing stable operation of the third motor 27. The third motor 27 is in transmission connection with each blade 14 as a power source, can drive the blade 14 to locally rotate, and realizes synchronous adjustment of the inclination angle of all blades 14. This can adapt to different ore pulp working conditions, optimize the generation and distribution state of bubbles, improve the attachment efficiency of minerals and bubbles, and help improve the flotation effect.

[0032] Further specifically, the end of each blade 14 is fixedly installed with a second bevel gear 24. The adjusting member further includes a worm 28, a worm wheel 26, a rotating shaft, and a first bevel gear 23, one end of the worm 28 is fixedly connected with the output shaft end of the third motor 27 in a same axis, the other end of the worm 28 is rotationally installed with the inner side wall of the mounting box 15. The rotating shaft longitudinally penetrates the fixed plate 25 and is in rotation connection with the fixed plate 25, the worm wheel 26 is sleeved on the upper end of the rotating shaft and is fixedly installed, the worm 28 is in meshing with the worm wheel 26, and the first bevel gear 23 is sleeved on the lower end of the rotating shaft and is fixedly installed, and the first bevel gear 23 is in meshing with each second bevel gear 24 on each blade 14.

[0033] The third motor 27 drives the worm 28 to rotate, the worm 28 drives the worm wheel 26 and the rotating shaft to rotate in meshing, the first bevel gear 23 at the lower end of the rotating shaft is linked, and then drives each second bevel gear 24 at the end of each blade 14 in meshing. This transmission chain enables a single motor to realize synchronous angle adjustment of multiple blades 14, the worm wheel 26 and the worm 28 also have self-locking properties, thereby ensuring stable angle, adapting to working conditions, optimizing bubble distribution, and improving mineralization efficiency.

[0034] Specifically, the cleaning member further includes a first gear 17, a tooth ring 18, and a fixed ring 19, the first gear 17 is fixedly installed on the output shaft end of the second motor 9, the tooth ring 18 and the fixed ring 19 are both sleeved on the outer side wall of the guide block 7 and are in rotation connection with the guide block 7, and the tooth ring 18 is fixedly connected with the fixed ring 19.

[0035] In the cleaning member, the first gear 17 is fixed on the output shaft end of the second motor 9, thereby serving as a starting point for power transmission. The tooth ring 18 and the fixed ring 19 are both sleeved on the outer side of the guide block 7 and are rotatable, and are fixedly connected to realize synchronous movement. The second motor 9 drives the first gear 17 to rotate, drives the tooth ring 18 and the fixed ring 19 to rotate in meshing, and drives the push plate 12 to rotate in meshing through the fixed ring 19, thereby providing reliable transmission for stable rotation and pushing of the push plate 12, guaranteeing cleaning and collection efficiency.

[0036] Further specifically, the outer side wall of the fixed ring 19 is fixedly connected with the rotating frame 10, and the push plate 12 is longitudinally slidingly installed on the rotating frame 10. The scraping plate 11 is fixedly installed on the rotating frame 10, and the lower edge of the scraping plate 11 abuts against one side wall of the push plate 12, and the scraping plate 11 scrapes the outer side wall of the push plate 12 during the lifting process.

[0037] The fixed ring 19 drives the rotating frame 10 fixed on the outer side wall to rotate synchronously, thereby providing the installation and movement carrier for the push plate 12. The push plate 12 is longitudinally slidingly installed on the rotating frame 10 and can be lifted along the guide groove. The scraping plate 11 on the rotating frame 10 abuts against the side wall of the push plate 12, and when the push plate 12 is lifted, the scraping plate 11 can scrape the impurities adhered to the surface of the push plate 12 in time, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the push plate 12 and ensuring the stable efficiency of the foam pushing.

[0038] Further specifically, one end of the push plate 12 is fixedly connected with the protrusion 20, the protrusion 20 is inserted into the guide groove of the guide block 7, and the protrusion 20 is slidingly installed with the guide block 7 through the guide groove. The guide groove is composed of the straight groove 21 and the inclined groove 22 which are communicated with each other.

[0039] The protrusion 20 at one end of the push plate 12 is inserted into the guide groove of the guide block 7, thereby providing the movement guide and limit for the push plate 12. The guide groove is composed of the straight groove 21 and the inclined groove 22 which are communicated with each other, when the protrusion 20 is in the straight groove 21, the push plate 12 is stably at the liquid level to push the foam, and after entering the inclined groove 22, the push plate 12 is lifted along the inclined groove body, thereby realizing the separation from the liquid surface to clean, and ensuring the orderly pushing and self-cleaning.

[0040] Further specifically, the lower end inner side wall of the storage barrel 1 is fixedly installed with the grid net 13, the grid net 13 is located below the blade 14, and the grid net 13 is used for dividing the airflow.

[0041] The grid net 13 divides the airflow introduced by the air inlet pipe 2, thereby pre-refining the air into small bubbles, laying a foundation for further optimizing the bubble distribution of the upper blade 14 and improving the mineralization efficiency.

[0042] In use, preparation: the mineral slurry is input into the storage barrel 1 through the liquid inlet pipe 3, the air is introduced into the air inlet pipe 2, and the third motor 27 drives the adjusting piece to synchronously adjust the blade 14 to the inclination angle suitable for the working condition.

[0043] Flotation: the first motor 8 drives the rotating shaft 16, the installation box 15 and the blade 14 to rotate, thereby stirring the mineral slurry, the grid net 13 pre-divides the airflow, and the blade 14 further generates uniform bubbles to realize the mineralization.

[0044] Collection and cleaning: the second motor 9 drives the push plate 12 to rotate along the guide groove to push the foam to the discharge pipe 4, and when the push plate 12 is lifted through the inclined groove 22, the scraping plate 11 scrapes the impurities to the collecting hopper 5.

[0045] Continuous operation: continuous feed of the inlet air, fine adjustment of the angle of the blades 14 as required, regular cleaning of the collection hopper 5, continuous flotation.

[0046] It is apparent that a person skilled in the art can, without departing from the scope of the application, make many modifications to the details of the described exemplary embodiment, which fall within the ambit of the application. Therefore, the examples should in no way limit the scope of the application, which is defined by the claims below rather than by the above description, and all changes which fall within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims are therefore to be embraced therein, and no picture reference in the claims is to be considered limiting of the claims concerned.

[0047] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited to this. Any person skilled in the art can make equivalent replacements or changes to the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present application within the technical range disclosed by the present application, which should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An impeller assembly for optimizing bubble distribution in a flotation machine, characterized in that: The system includes a storage bucket (1) and a cleaning component. A fixed frame (6) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the storage bucket (1). A guide block (7) is fixedly installed on the fixed frame (6). A rotating component is installed on the guide block (7). The rotating component includes a mounting box (15) and multiple blades (14). Each blade (14) is arranged in a circular array and rotatably mounted on the circumferential side wall of the mounting box (15). An adjusting component is installed inside the mounting box (15). The adjusting component is connected to each blade (14) in a transmission manner. The adjusting component drives each blade (14) to rotate locally, and each blade (14) adjusts its tilt angle synchronously. The cleaning components include a second motor (9), a push plate (12), and a collection hopper (5). The second motor (9) is fixedly mounted on a fixed frame (6). A circumferential guide groove is provided on the outer side wall of the guide block (7). The push plate (12) is slidably mounted in the guide groove of the guide block (7). The collection hopper (5) is inserted into the top side wall of the storage bucket (1). The second motor (9) is connected to the push plate (12) in a transmission. The second motor (9) drives the push plate (12) to rotate. During the rotation, the lower edge of the push plate (12) abuts against the upper opening of the collection hopper (5).

2. The impeller assembly for optimized bubble distribution in a flotation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating component also includes a first motor (8) and a rotating shaft (16). The first motor (8) is fixedly mounted on the guide block (7). The rotating shaft (16) passes through the guide block (7) longitudinally and the two are rotatably mounted. The first motor (8) is connected to the rotating shaft (16) in a transmission connection. The first motor (8) drives the rotating shaft (16) to rotate.

3. The impeller assembly for optimized bubble distribution in a flotation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting component includes a third motor (27) and a fixing plate (25). The fixing plate (25) is fixedly installed in the mounting box (15). The third motor (27) is fixedly installed on the fixing plate (25). The third motor (27) is connected to each blade (14) in a transmission. The third motor (27) drives each blade (14) to rotate locally, and each blade (14) adjusts its tilt angle synchronously.

4. The impeller assembly for optimized bubble distribution in a flotation machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end of the blade (14) is fixedly mounted with a second bevel gear (24); the adjusting component also includes a worm (28), a worm wheel (26), a rotating shaft, and a first bevel gear (23). One end of the worm (28) is coaxially fixedly connected to the output shaft of the third motor (27), and the other end of the worm (28) is rotatably mounted to the inner side wall of the mounting box (15). The rotating shaft passes longitudinally through the fixed plate (25) and the two are rotatably connected. The worm wheel (26) is fitted on the upper end of the rotating shaft and the two are fixedly mounted. The worm (28) meshes with the worm wheel (26). The first bevel gear (23) is fitted on the lower end of the rotating shaft and the two are fixedly mounted. The first bevel gear (23) meshes with the second bevel gear (24) on each blade (14).

5. The impeller assembly for optimized bubble distribution in a flotation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning component also includes a first gear (17), a gear ring (18), and a fixed ring (19). The first gear (17) is fixedly installed on the output shaft end of the second motor (9). The gear ring (18) and the fixed ring (19) are both fitted on the outer side wall of the guide block (7), and the guide block (7) is rotatably connected to the gear ring (18) and the fixed ring (19) respectively. The gear ring (18) and the fixed ring (19) are fixedly connected.

6. The impeller assembly for optimized bubble distribution in a flotation machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A rotating frame (10) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fixed ring (19), and the push plate (12) is longitudinally slidably installed on the rotating frame (10); a scraper (11) is fixedly installed on the rotating frame (10), and the lower edge of the scraper (11) abuts against one side wall of the push plate (12), and the scraper (11) scrapes the outer wall of the push plate (12) during the lifting process.

7. The impeller assembly for optimized bubble distribution in a flotation machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the push plate (12) is fixedly connected to a protrusion (20), which is inserted into the guide groove of the guide block (7) and is slidably installed with the guide block (7) through the guide groove.

8. The impeller assembly for optimized bubble distribution in a flotation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A grid (13) is fixedly installed on the inner side wall of the lower end of the storage tank (1). The grid (13) is located below the blade (14) and is used to divide the airflow.

9. The impeller assembly for optimized bubble distribution in a flotation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air inlet pipe (2) and a liquid inlet pipe (3) are fixedly installed on the lower end side wall of the storage tank (1), and the storage tank (1) is connected to the air inlet pipe (2) and the liquid inlet pipe (3) respectively.

10. The impeller assembly for optimized bubble distribution in a flotation machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A discharge pipe (4) is fixedly installed on the top side wall of the storage tank (1), and the storage tank (1) is connected to the discharge pipe (4).

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